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Martam Family History

Martam Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Marta, Martin, Maras, Martel, Martz, Marti, Marton, Martis, Markham

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Where is the Martam family from?

You can see how Martam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Martam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Martam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Martam family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Martam's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Martam families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Martam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Martam ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Shoat Loader was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Martam. 100% of Martam men worked as a Shoat Loader.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Shoat Loader
    100%

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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Martam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Martam census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Martam. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Martam. For the veterans among your Martam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Martam lifespan?

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